Menthol

2016 · 14 min

A closeted gay couple, conceal their relationship from their families. They rent a secret apartment for clandestine meetings. On their anniversary, they plan a romantic evening. But as they celebrate, incessant phone calls from their families heighten tension. The couple's stolen glances and hushed whispers mask a darker truth. Each ringtone threatens exposure, and their sanctuary becomes a trap. As night falls, the shadows closing in. They must confront the consequences of their hidden love. Will their relationship survive the suffocating silence, or will the truth destroy them? Suspense builds in this gripping thriller.

Directed by Umar Raza Khan · Written by Umar Raza Khan